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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.26, 288.75 and 126.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.26, 288.75 and 126.34 is: 174.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.26 : 288.75 = 126.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.26/288.75 = 126.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.26x = 288.75 × 126.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.26x = 36,480.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,480.43/209.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.33

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